Catalog 2024 — Indefinite
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Personnel
Dean: Judy Sloan
Faculty: Mike Boyd, Rod Bussey, Leslie Evenson, Mike Harris, Craig Johnson, Bonny Musgrave, Heather Neal, Tamara Ritterskamp, Judy Sloan, Troy Walker
Adjunct Faculty: Robert Benge, Darin Bissell, Monica Coulter, Jay Dedeker, Deborah Fager, Phil Garver, Tara Hills, Josh Rhodes, Dorothea Sarli, Bo Smith, Scott Spicer, Alicia Trott, Eddy Wietzel
Program Coordinators:
- Health and Wellness: Heather Neal
- Health Science: Rod Bussey
- Health, P.E. and Recreation: Teacher Certification, Judy Sloan
- Kinesiology: Mike Boyd
- Outdoor Emergency Services: Mike Harris
- Outdoor Leadership: Mike Harris
- Vegetarian Culinary Arts: Bonny Musgrave
Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Health and Kinesiology is to 1) develop effective activity courses and academic degree programs, 2) provide recreation opportunities for the University family, 3) promote wellness through evaluation, education and motivation, and 4) serve the community with opportunities for healthy living.
Degrees Offered
The courses in Health and Kinesiology propose to: acquaint students with principles of healthful living, develop physical efficiency, develop life-long fitness and recreational habits, and/or prepare students for careers in physical education, health, wellness management, or related professions.
Health Science is an excellent degree for pre-Medicine, pre-Dental, pre-Physical Therapy, pre-Occupational Therapy, pre-Physician Assistant, and other medical related graduate programs.
No grade lower than a C- will be accepted in cognate courses for degrees in the School of Health and Kinesiology.
To receive a B.S. degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation, students must successfully complete ALL Teacher Education requirements including student teaching. Note: Professional Education major and cognate courses with grades lower than a C have to be repeated.
Assessment
To help the graduates in Health and Kinesiology evaluate their academic progress and to aid the school in evaluating teaching effectiveness, each senior is required, during their final semester, to take an exit exam. The results of the assessments are used to evaluate the school programs.
Accreditation
- The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education is approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) as well as the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities.
Associated Programs
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (45 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
REQUIRED COGNATES (26 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
- C- is the minimum grade accepted for cognate courses.
GENERAL EDUCATION (35 Total Credits) - Minimum 35 credits
- General Education requirements
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (18 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 124
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
YEAR 2 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
YEAR 3 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-3) Biblical Studies
- Select 4 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses, including HLED 473 (strongly recommended)
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
- Select 6 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses, including SOCW 225 (strongly recommended)
YEAR 4 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-10) Aesthetic Analysis
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s): RELP467 - Health Evangelism (R-4) (SERV-2) (2 - 3)
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division general elective courses
- Select 4 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
Grand Total Credits: 124
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (47 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select PETH (Physical Education Theory), HLED (Health Education) Electives from 300 - 499 (2 credits), excluding:
- Complete 1 of the following:
- Select 1 course(s):
GENERAL EDUCATION (38 Total Credits) - Minimum 38 credits
- General Education requirements
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (39 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 124
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
- Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-10) Aesthetic Analysis
YEAR 2 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
- Select 6 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
YEAR 3 FALL - Course(s): HLED356 - Drugs and Society (2)
- Select 3 credits from R-3) Biblical Studies
- Select 3 credits from IN-9) Stewardship, Business and Economics
- Select 8 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
YEAR 4 FALL - Course(s): PETH314 - Biomechanics (3)
- Select PETH (Physical Education Theory), HLED (Health Education) Electives from courses numbered 300 - 499 (2 credits)
- Select 2 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division elective (P.T./Food Prep)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division general elective courses (W)
- Select 2 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division general elective courses
- Select 4 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
WINTER - Course(s): PEAC425 - Fit for Hire (P-1c) (1)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-4) Religion elective, upper-division
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division general elective courses (W)
- Select 8 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division general elective courses
Grand Total Credits: 124
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (37 Total Credits) PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (8 Total Credits) GENERAL EDUCATION (39 Total Credits) - Minimum 39 credits
- General Education requirements
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (40 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 124
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
- NOTE: HLNT 135 is strongly recommended as an elective in this semester
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
- Select 4 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
YEAR 2 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 8 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
- NOTE: RECR 268 is strongly recommended as an elective in this semester
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
- Select 4 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
- NOTE: RECR 269 is strongly recommended as an elective in this semester
YEAR 3 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-3) Biblical Studies
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-9) Stewardship, Business and Economics
- Select 6 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
YEAR 4 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: IN-10) Aesthetic Analysis, upper-division (W)
- Select 7 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division general elective courses
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
- NOTE: HLED 473 is strongly recommended as an elective in this semester
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-4) Religion elective, upper-division
- Select 6 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division general elective courses
- NOTE: ADTH 350 is strongly recommended as an elective in this semester
Grand Total Credits: 124
Program Specific Info
Leading to Licensure K-12
Skill deficiencies in each PETH activity unit, PETH 114 through PETH 119 and PETH 214 through PETH 219, will be indicated by grade of C- or less. Deficiencies for these units must be met by taking for no credit the corresponding general education activity course, when available.
Intramural participation is recommended for all majors and minors.
Students who desire teacher certification must meet the State of Tennessee certification requirements set forth by the School of Education and Psychology.
The student must apply for Initial Admission to the Teacher Education Program (usually by the end of the sophomore year) after completing all requirements as outlined under ADMISSION PROCEDURES in the School of Education and Psychology section of the Catalog. Requirements for admission are met in the course EDUC 201. Initial admission is required before the student can enroll in upper division education courses.
The student must also complete an application and all other requirements for Admission to Student Teaching. Prior to the professional semester, the student must take and pass the PRAXIS II licensure exam in Physical Education. Teaching endorsement in Health Education K-12 is available by taking an additional Praxis exam.
Teacher candidates must pass the Student Teaching Educational Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) with a minimum score of 42.
In the Professional Core, the following courses are substituted:
- PETH 363 in place of EDUC 347 - Assessment and Differentiation (2)
- PETH 438 in place of EDUC 253 - Responsive Teaching (1)
- PETH 441 in place of EDUC 348 - Secondary Instructional Methods (2)
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (39 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Course(s):
- Select ADAC (Adventure Activity) Electives (2 credits)
REQUIRED COGNATES (15 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- C is the minimum grade accepted.
GENERAL EDUCATION (37 Total Credits) - Minimum 37 credits
- General Education requirements
Grand Total Credits: 126
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 1 credits from ADAC (Adventure Activity) , except:
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
- Select 3 credits from IN-9) Stewardship, Business and Economics
YEAR 3 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from ADAC (Adventure Activity) , except:
- Select 3 credits from IN-10) Aesthetic Analysis
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-4) Religion elective, upper-division
YEAR 4 WINTER - Course(s):
- Verification of passing PRAXIS II exams must be on record before you can begin student teaching
Grand Total Credits: 126
Requirements
OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP REQUIRED COURSES (34 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select ADAC (Adventure Activity), OUTL (Outdoor Leadership) Electives from courses numbered 300 - 499 (10 credits)
- Select ADAC (Adventure Activity), OUTL (Outdoor Leadership) Electives (2 credits)
A.S. NURSING REQUIRED COURSES (39 Total Credits) REQUIRED COGNATES (27 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
GENERAL EDUCATION (34 Total Credits) - Minimum 34 credits
- General Education requirements
Grand Total Credits: 134
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-10) Aesthetic Analysis
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
YEAR 2 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: Electives from ADAC skills/certification courses
YEAR 3 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: Electives from ADAC skills/certification courses
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-3) Biblical Studies, upper-division (W)
YEAR 4 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-9) Stewardship, Business and Economics
- Select 2 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division electives from OUTL/ADAC skills/certification courses
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 8 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division electives from OUTL/ADAC skills/certification courses
Grand Total Credits: 134
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (45 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
REQUIRED COGNATES (9 Total Credits) - Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General Education Area IN-7 (ERSC 105 recommended)
GENERAL EDUCATION (45 Total Credits) ELECTIVES TO = 124 (25 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 124
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
YEAR 2 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 2 credit(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-3) Biblical Studies
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: Elective courses
YEAR 3 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-10) Aesthetic Analysis
- Select 4 credits from the following types of courses: Elective courses
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 2 credit(s):
- Select 10 credits from the following types of courses: Elective courses
YEAR 4 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 4 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division elective courses
- Select 9 credits from the following types of courses: Elective courses
Grand Total Credits: 124
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (34 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 10 credit(s):
GENERAL EDUCATION (21 Total Credits) - Minimum 21 credits
- General Education requirements
ELECTIVES (9 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 64
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 SUMMER - Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
FALL - Course(s):
- Complete 1 of the following:
- Course(s): MATH215 - Statistics (IN-4) (3)
- Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Electives
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
- Select 5 credits from the following types of courses: Electives
YEAR 2 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 2 credit(s):
- Complete 1 of the following:
- Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
- Select 3 credits from R-3) Biblical Studies
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
Grand Total Credits: 64
Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION (21 Total Credits) - Minimum 21 credits
- General Education requirements
ELECTIVES (11 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 64
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 1 credit(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
- Select 2 credits from the following types of courses: electives
YEAR 2 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 credit(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science MATH215 - Statistics (IN-4) (3)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Spiritual Development R-2 or R-3
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Electives
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
- Select 6 credits from the following types of courses: Electives
Grand Total Credits: 64
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (18 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 5 credit(s):
Grand Total Credits: 18
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 18
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (19 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select OUTL (Outdoor Leadership) Electives (8 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 19
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 19
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (21 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select PETH (Physical Education Theory), RECR (Recreation) Electives from courses numbered 100 - 499 (3 credits)
- Select PETH (Physical Education Theory), RECR (Recreation) Electives from courses numbered 300 - 499 (3 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 21
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 21
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (18 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
Grand Total Credits: 18
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 18